Visiting Pakistan in Dec 2013

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Hi Guys
This summer (well for many of you guys it will be winter), planning a visit to Pakistan to visit family and this time I really want to go as a tourist and absorb the atmosphere , I am wondering any good places to visit will be flying into Karachi from Australia,after a couple of days will be visiting Lahore and Islamabad.
Any suggestions will be helpful.

Thanks :slight_smile:

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Re: Visiting Pakistan in Dec 2013

go to mazaar-e-Qaa'id and offer faateHa! :)

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December will be ideal weather to visit these cities.

Karachi:
Any beach like Manora, hawks bay, Cape Mount etc.
Burns Road / Port Grand Food Street / Boat Basin for Food

Lahore:
Lahore Fort / Badshahi Mosque / Minar-e-Pakistan
Wagah Border
Fort Road Food Street / Anarkali Food Street / M.M.Alam Road for food

Islamabad:
Daman-e-Koh / Pir Sohawa & Dinner at Monal Restaurant
Murree / Galiyat
Rawal Lake is disappointment so don't go there. Instead you can visit Khanpur Lake (55 km from ISB) for Paragliding and/or other water sports like Para sailing etc.

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Re: Visiting Pakistan in Dec 2013

Thanks Sufi Bhai!
Will definitely check some of these places esp the ones in Lahore and Islamabad

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Visiting Pakistan in Dec 2013

Definitely check out Mohatta Palace in Karachi...one of my favorite spots in the city. When you get there, Call and see what exhibitions they have going on for Dec 2013

I also think Itwaar/Sunday Bazaar in Defence is a must, it's such a fun way to soak up Karachi culture and cheap shopping at the same time!

Zamzama is a must for trendy cafes and shopping and the new Dolman Mall in Clifton will have you thinking you're in Dubai or US!

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^ It's on top of my list of 'must see' cities....one day iA :=)

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There are tons of places to visit in Islamabad!

Definitely visit Monal and Lake View Park. F-7 markaz for shopping. Go to cafes like Chai Khaana, The Lime tree, Atrio Cafe etc.

Also visit rawalpindi. It's really close and the bazaars are awesome!

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Go to PAF and maritime museum, you will love it!

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Thanks :) will definitely check them out. Really looking forward, but starting to get scared hearing all the stories, will definitely write back in where I ended up going?

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How come no one mentioned Port Grand in Karachi??

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Zamzama is awsome...I'm visiting Karachi in Dec and can't wait to check out the new Dolmen Mall.

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post no 3

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Me too soon visiting Pak Watan In Shaa Allaah n will explore all the beautiful places
Details abt places like kaghaan Naraan will b appreciated :)

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Quite a lot of places in Lahore.
Wagah Border
Shahi Qila
Badshahi Mosque
Sozo Water Park
Minar-e-Pakistan
lahore Museum
Jahangir's Tomb
Shalamar Gardens
Lahore Zoo
Aanarkali's Tomb
Al-Hammra Art Centre
Gulshan-e-Iqbal Park (Lots of childhood memories)
Summit minar
Fortress Stadium
Pace Lahore
There are also a lot of places I have missed. Sorry and I hope this helped.

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I’ve been there but it was before 2005 earthquake. I’ve heard that the transportation infrastructure got pretty damaged.
You should check these links out.
Gilgit-Baltistan travel guide - Wikitravel

A Travel Guide to The Northern Areas of Pakistan – Stunningly Beautiful and Safe to Travel | Travel Video News
Beautiful Valleys in Northern Areas of Pakistan | Mojo Travel

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Thnx a lot Rocket , I knw someone from Swat , he told me its better to hire a driver with a heavy truck or jeep whoz the resident of Northern area than to travel n drive urself, wht do u say?

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anyone ?